Category: Woodworking

  • Stanton 3-Legged Stool

    Stanton 3-Legged Stool

    This pair of stools was inspired by a video I watched about making Stanton Stools with hand tools only. These two stools were made from a single 2×12 by 6′ board of local construction lumber (Douglas Fir) board. This was a gratifying woodworking project and the total cost was ~$12. The stools were finished with…

  • Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Table

    Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Table

    I made this Gate Leg Drop Leaf Table in my garage using only a table saw and Router. When unfolded, the tabletop is flat and smooth, about 6 ft. wide, strong and sturdy. Finished with one coat of Shellac, Oak Stain and 4 coats of Polyurethane. This table was used for many years at my…

  • Homemade Wooden Chessboard

    Homemade Wooden Chessboard

    This homemade wooden Chessboard is composed of 1.5″ Maple and Mohagany squares, making the overall playing area 12″ x 12″ square. The mitered border is a router-trimmed edge with a 45-degree angle. The mitered border is Oak wood. The whole project is finished in Watco Danish Oil, then 4 coats of Watco wipe-on polyurethane. Small…

  • Nested Wooden Bowls

    Nested Wooden Bowls

    These nested wooden bowls are made of Figured Maple, about 10″ in diameter and 3.25″ tall. Finished in Tried and True Original (Beeswax and Linseed oil).